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CITY · 2010 ACS

Memphis

Florida · 7,848 residents · 3.252 sq mi
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Memphis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,963. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,700. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,848
+8%since 2000
from 7,264 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
36.2
+7%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Memphis
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58%(628)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.8%(615)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.4%(579)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.8%(615)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.5%(514)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.1%(870)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.1%(951)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.3%(1,043)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.8%(850)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749%(704)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.6%(358)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.5%(121)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,963
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,576 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,580
+12%since 2000
from $14,778 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+3%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Memphis on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(2,699)
Black41.4%(3,007)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(1,460)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(2,678)
Black35.8%(2,806)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(2,237)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other0.5%(41)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican26.5%(2,267)
Puerto Rican2.5%(212)
Cuban0.2%(17)
Ancestry
American10.9%(931)
German8.6%(736)
Italian5.3%(455)
Irish5%(428)
English4.6%(394)
Scottish3.2%(272)
Dutch1.8%(151)
French0.9%(79)
Polish0.9%(79)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(64)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.5%(45)
Ukrainian0.5%(41)
Lithuanian0.4%(37)
Greek0.4%(34)
Swiss0.4%(32)
West Indian0.3%(28)
Jamaican0.3%(28)
Czech0.2%(19)
Slovak0.2%(18)
British0.2%(17)
Canadian0.2%(14)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+86%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married44.9%(1,728)
Married45%(1,733)
Widowed2%(76)
Divorced8.1%(313)
Women 15+
Never married30.5%(1,089)
Married49.1%(1,751)
Widowed9.5%(338)
Divorced11%(391)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Memphis, Florida?

Memphis, Florida has about 7,848 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Memphis, Florida?

The typical household in Memphis, Florida earns about $37,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Memphis, Florida expensive?

In Memphis, Florida, the median home is worth about $160,700, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Memphis, Florida?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Memphis, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Memphis, Florida?

About 25.1% of people in Memphis, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Memphis, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Memphis, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,088 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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